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Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld denies that the ongoing attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq represent a "quagmire" resembling the situation the United States faced in Vietnam.

As the second anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches, NPR's Pam Fessler reports on how Americans feel about their safety and security today. She talks to residents of Wilmington, Del.

NPR's Anne Garrels reports on one Iraqi family grateful for American help in establishing a school for children with Down Syndrome.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on the cicadas and eavesdrops on what some of the bugs are talking about after being dormant since 1987.

The Hilliard Ensemble is a Renaissance music group that also applies its talents to modern compositions. The group has a repertoire that spans five centuries. David D'Arcy reports.

NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports on campaigning in Delaware, one of seven states to hold primaries or caucuses on Tuesday.

Tom Weber of member station KWMU reports on the people who are helping to re-create the Lewis and Clark expedition. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the start of the expedition.

NPR's Neda Ulaby reports on the makers of one of the finest DVD collections in the country. Criterion has a reputation for elaborate appreciations of exemplary films.

NPR's Robert Smith reports on the dilemma of gentrification in American cities, and how this clashing of new and old is affecting a Portland, Oregon neighborhood.

Despite the fact that security was stepped up at the US Military housing complex at Dhahran after threats to the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, security experts charge that the precautions taken were inadequate. NPR's Martha Raddatz reports.